Seasonal Ranch Technician: Livestock & Range Care

H2ajobs; Meeker (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals not provided but amenities

Transportation provided

Cell phone provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Colorado Meeker seeks a general ranch worker for a one-time temporary contract from 11/2/2026 to 9/1/2027. The role covers feeding and watering stock, moving cattle and goats, and maintaining fences, corrals, and buildings, with calving and vaccination duties.

Requirements include 3 months of ranch experience, one reference, ability to lift 75 pounds, and willingness to ride horses/ATV for livestock movement. Housing and transportation are provided, and tools/equipment are supplied.

Qualifications

• 3 months minimum ranch experience
• One reference from previous employer
• Ability to lift 75 pounds
• Willingness to ride horses/ATV for livestock movement

Responsibilities

• Attend to livestock feeds and waters livestock by tractor and/or team on range or at ranch headquarters calving, maintaining cattle and goat herd health
• Repair and clean corrals
• Wean calves and kids, vaccinate and perform pregnancy checks
• Move livestock to pasture for grazing
• Assist with castration of livestock and identification marking
• Maintain fences, corrals, cabins, buildings and range improvements
• Maintain livestock equipment and ensure safe practices
• Clean stalls and sheds using disinfectants and tools
• Assist with the shipping of cows and calves

Skills

Ranch work

Livestock handling

Cattle care

Horse riding

ATV operation

Fence repair

Irrigation knowledge

Job description

H2ajobs in Colorado Meeker seeks a general ranch worker for a one-time temporary contract from 11/2/2026 to 9/1/2027. The role covers feeding and watering stock, moving cattle and goats, and maintaining fences, corrals, and buildings, with calving and vaccination duties.

Requirements include 3 months of ranch experience, one reference, ability to lift 75 pounds, and willingness to ride horses/ATV for livestock movement. Housing and transportation are provided, and tools/equipment are supplied.